by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 4, 2015 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As the weather heats up, you might think that your lawn needs as much water as possible to survive the summer and grow properly. Can you overwater a lawn in summer? Water Longer and Less Often It may seem counterproductive, but you only need to water once or perhaps...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 11, 2015 | Irrigation, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
For the past few weeks, my mother and I have been working on our plots at the community garden. I have been in charge of setting up the drip irrigation system. I love how you can deliver water straight to the plant instead of using a general spray. Why Should You Try...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 23, 2015 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Spring is here in all its glory. Plants are coming alive again and the temperatures are creeping up. There are still days here and there that are colder, but it’s definitely on the upswing. For much of spring, rain is enough to take care of all of your...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 16, 2015 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Uncategorized
You may notice spots in your lawn that are especially wet after the sprinklers have gone off or a rainstorm passed through. This can be normal at first since it takes time for water to travel down into the soil. If it seems to take especially long, though, it could be...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 11, 2014 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
We don’t really think about watering our trees and shrubs (or other plants, for that matter) during the winter since snow is made up of water, after all. However, since the ground is often frozen and it is difficult for water to reach the roots, it is essential...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 28, 2014 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Your grass may have needed extra water throughout the summer to help it combat heat and drought. As fall approaches, though, it is time to adjust your sprinkler system for the last few months of the growing season. In autumn, the temperatures start falling. Rainstorms...